A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. It is a rich source of nutrients like calcium, potassium, vitamin C and pectin fibre. It also has medicinal values and antibacterial properties. It also contains traces of iron and vitamin A.
Lemon, a fruit popular for its therapeutic properties, helps maintain your immune system and thus, protects you from the clutches of most types of infections. It also plays the role of a blood purifier. Lemon is a fabulous antiseptic and lime-water juice also works wonders for people having heart problems, owing to its high potassium content. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in the morning and enjoy its health benefits.
Aids Digestion. Lemon juice flushes out unwanted
materials and toxins from the body. It’s atomic composition is similar to
saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices. It encourages the liver
to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are
also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the
digestive tract. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve
symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, belching and bloating. The American
Cancer Society actually recommends offering warm lemon water to cancer
sufferers to help stimulate bowel movements.
Cleanses Your System / is a Diuretic. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted
materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body.
Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary
tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which
stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.
Boosts Your Immune System. Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great
for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and
nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure. Ascorbic acid
(vitamin C) found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used
as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it
enhances iron absorption in the body; iron plays an important role in immune
function. Lemons also contain saponins, which show antimicrobial properties
that may help keep cold and flu at bay. Lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm
produced by the body.
Balances pH Levels. Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for
the body. Sure, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re
alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once
metabolized). Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily
metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help
alkalize the blood. Disease states only occur when the body pH is
acidic. Drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity
in the body, including uric acid in the joints, which is one of the primary causes
of pain and inflammation.
Clears Skin. The
vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and
blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage. Vitamin C is vital for
healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria
known to cause acne. It can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots
to help reduce their appearance. Since lemon water purges toxins from your
blood, it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the
inside out. The vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from
within your body.
Energises You and Enhances Your Mood. The energy a human receives from food comes
from the atoms and molecules in your food. A reaction occurs when the positive
charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative
charged enzymes. Lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative
charged ions, providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive
tract. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties.
The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon
can also help reduce anxiety and depression.
Promotes Healing. Ascorbic
acid (vitamin C), found in abundance in lemons, promotes wound healing, and is
an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue,
and cartilage. As noted previously, vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory
properties. Combined, vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of
good health and recovery from stress and injury.
Freshens Breath. Besides
fresher breath, lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and
gingivitis. Be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should be
mindful of this. No not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water.
It is best to brush your teeth first, then drink your lemon water, or wait a
significant amount of time after to brush your teeth. Additionally, you can
rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water.
Hydrates Your Lymph System. Warm water and lemon juice supports the
immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your
body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which
include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack
of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity and
feeling stressed, just to name a few.
Aids in Weight Loss. Lemons are high in pectin fibre, which helps
fight hunger cravings. Studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet;
do in fact lose weight faster. I personally find myself making better choices
throughout the day, if I start my day off right, by making a health conscious
choice to drink warm lemon water first thing every morning.
-Tan
